Lindauer, Borders: Application deadline approaching for paid Statehouse internship

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall and Josh DeFonce  | Wednesday, October 26, 2022

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 26, 2022) – State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourage college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Lindauer said college sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as recent graduates and graduate students of all majors can apply for an internship with the Indiana House of Representatives. House interns will be paid $800 bi-weekly while working at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis during the 2023 legislative session, starting in January and concluding at the end of April.

"Our interns gain valuable experience in a professional setting, which helps prepare them as they enter the workforce," Lindauer said. "They will have the opportunity to build on their resumes, improve their portfolios and network with experts in different fields. I highly encourage Hoosier students to apply."

Borders said interested Hoosiers should visit indianahouserepublicans.com/internship and complete the application before Oct. 31. Intern interviews are currently taking place to fill positions in legislative operations, policy, and communications and media relations departments.

"We rely on our interns to help ensure the session runs smoothly," Borders said. "This program is a great way for them to build skills they can use in any career and develop contacts that can open doors to employment."

Internships are full time, Monday through Friday, and include free parking, career and professional development assistance, enrollment access to an Indiana government class, and opportunities to earn academic credits through the student's college or university. Interns are also eligible to apply for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.

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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45, which includes
all of Sullivan County and portions of Vigo, Greene, Knox and Daviess counties.
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State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R- Jasper) represents House District 63,
which includes portions of Daviess, Dubois, Pike and Martin counties.
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